I can see that, particularly if you are looking for a big rye character. Certainly, if you compare it to your recipe, its lacking. The rye that is there seems to add a twist that is subtle and not overbearing. I like that. And then the hop flavor and aroma is excellent.

Its just a good IPA in general, IMO.

Had it today for the first time. I liked it... what can I say? It was nicely different from any beer I've ever had, and that is good. But I've never had or made Denny's RIPA.

So you're saying if I make Denny's, I'll be even more pleased? I think I just changed my spring brew schedule to fit that in.

Just quickly Googling Denny's recipe... I have Columbus on hand, but not Mt Hood. What can I sub to get it close? Denny: a Tett or Hallertauer type? Or something American like Amarillo or Centennial or Cascade or Willamette? I have all those on hand.

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EDIT: oh crap just noticed on some other forum where denny says "brew it just like this: no hop subs, no yeast subs..." I guess I am ordering me some Mt Hoods then

I have to retract (or at least significantly qualify) my earlier comments. Based on this thread, when I saw some singles on the shelf at Trader Joe's, I bought one. Had it last night while cooking dinner, and really liked it. It's not as good as Denny's recipe, but it's definitely not the "meh" experience I had with the first bottle. Maybe I had a stuffy nose or something else that would have interfered with my palate. In any event, not bad at all. Would like to try it on tap.

I enjoy the products that SN puts out there, this was no different. I enjoyed the balance of rye to hops to bitterness. for a hophead like myself it could have used some more hops but overall the color, nose, and taste were good and I would buy another one

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